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o Excite@Home Receives Demand for Repayment of Notes
o Korean File-Sharing Site Ordered to Pay for Copyright Infringements
o Seagate, Thomson Multimedia Enter Personal Video Recorder Market
o California DeCSS Case Returns to Court
o Sony Removes R-Rated Movie Trailer from Website
> DMW Panel Discussion: Microsoft vs. AOL | August 30 | Virginia
> DMW Panel Discussion: iTV | Sept. 5 | New York
o Briefly Noted: Universal Music Group, Manga Entertainment, Electronic
Arts - Korea, IM Networks - Texas Instruments, Online horseracing wagers,
File-sharing - universities, Online news sites
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Design/Marketing, Director of Strategic Sales

> Events/Services: "SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival: SOUTHEAST Tour,
August 24- Sept. 22," "Digital Rights Management"

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o Excite@Home Receives Demand for Repayment of Notes

Redwood City, Calif. -- Broadband service provider Excite@Home said on
Monday that it has received a demand from two of its creditors for
repayment of a $50 million loan by Aug. 31. Promethan Investment Group --
one of the creditors -- said that Excite@Home "breached certain
representations" at the time that the notes were issued. Redwood City-
based Excite@Home said in a statement that "if the company were required
to make payments at this time, it would have a materially adverse impact
on the company's liquidity and its ability to fund its operations." The
company said last week that Promethean Investment Group asserted it would
ask for repayment of its loan if the company’s stock were delisted from
the Nasdaq. Shares of Excite@Home have traded below the Nasdaq’s $1
minimum since mid-August. The company previously stated that it has only
enough cash to sustain operations through the end of the year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010827/sfm092.html
http://www.excite.com
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o Korean File-Sharing Site Ordered to Pay for Copyright Infringements

Seoul, South Korea -- A Korean website that let users trade songs and
music videos has been ordered to pay two record labels damages for
copyright infringement, the Associated Press reported on Monday. Seoul-
based music site Internet Empire was ordered to pay damages of $76,800 to
music labels World Music Entertainment and Most Best Music. The company
has not yet decided whether to appeal the ruling. "We had operated the site
to help spread the Internet in South Korea," said Internet Empire
spokesman Yoo Jung-mok. "It's regretful that we are depicted as
criminals." The Recording Industry Association of Korea recently indicted
the operators of Soribada -- another Korean file-sharing service -- on
charges of copyright infringement.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6981985.html?tag=cd_mh
http://inempire.com/english
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o Seagate, Thomson Multimedia Enter Personal Video Recorder Market

San Jose, Calif. -- CacheVision, a joint venture between Seagate
Technology and Thomson multimedia, announced on Monday that it will become
a supplier of hardware and software for personal video recorders to
consumer electronics manufacturers and TV service operators. The company
joins TiVo, Microsoft’s UltimateTV and Sonicblue -- which acquired the
assets of ReplayTV -- in the market for supplying consumers with devices
that let them pause and record live television. San Jose-based CacheVision
said it will offer manufacturers, cable and satellite operators that use
its technology additional features to add to their personal video
recorders, such as t-commerce services, targeted advertising, video-on-
demand and audio jukeboxes.
http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/f_headline.cgi?day0/212390024&ticker=
http://www.seagate.com
http://www.thomson-multimedia.com
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o California DeCSS Case Returns to Court

San Francisco -- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard
arguments last week in a case that centers around DeCSS, a computer
program that can break the encryption security on DVD discs. The DVD Copy
Control Association (DVDCCA) was granted a preliminary injunction against
several publishers who posted the code on their websites or otherwise
distributed the material. An appeal was filed on behalf of the
publishers by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the First Amendment
Project. During the hearing last week, the EFF argued that the injunction
forced the defendants to edit their websites. "Our argument is whenever
you are forcing somebody to edit their Web site, the First Amendment has
to be applied -- and the [lower court] didn't apply it," said EFF
Legal Director Cindy Cohn. Cohn told CNET that a ruling in the matter
should come within three months.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6961459.html?tag=cdshrt
http://www.eff.org/IP/Video/DVDCCA_case/
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o Sony Removes R-Rated Movie Trailer from Website

Los Angeles -- Sony Pictures said that it removed an R-rated trailer from
one of its promotional websites after receiving a request from the Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA), which monitors the advertising
practices of the film industry. The MPAA requires that no R-rated trailers
be shown on websites where minors can see them. "We require R-rated
trailers to be put in an area that has restricted access and uses some
kind of adult verification," MPAA spokesman Richard Taylor told Reuters.
The trailer -- a promotion for a movie called "Not Another Teen Movie" --
was has been removed by Sony from Redbandtrailer.com
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6963423.html?tag=cd_mh
http://www.redbandtrailer.com
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> Digital Media Wire Presents a Panel Discussion:
"Microsoft vs. AOL: The Battle of the Internet Titans"

McLean, VA | Thursday, August 30th at The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson's Corner

This panel of journalists, policymakers and others will discuss the
increasing rivalry between these two monolithic companies -- and how their
competition will affect the development of the Internet for years to come.
For more information and to register:
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MODERATOR:
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SPEAKERS:
Declan McCullagh - Washington Bureau Chief | Wired News
Edmund Sanders - Staff Writer | Los Angeles Times
Bill Whyman - President | Precursor Group
***Additional Panelists TBA***

MEDIA SPONSOR: Potomac Tech Wire

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> Digital Media Wire & iLounge Present a Panel Discussion:
"iTV: Defining the New Face of Television"

NYC | Wednesday, September 5th at the Verizon Headquarters

This panel of players ranging from content providers to middleware
developers will discuss the new face of television, which will include an
amalgam of services like email, IPGs (interactive program guides), PVRs
(personal video recorders), enhanced TV, etc., and what it means for
Hollywood, the tech industry and most importantly, the consumer.
For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/NYCitv.html

MODERATOR:
Lydia Loizides - Senior Analyst | Jupiter Media Metrix

SPEAKERS:
Sean Bratches - EVP, Affiliate Sales & Marketing | ESPN
Tim Larcombe - Regional President iTV, North America | AGENCY.com
David Nathanson - VP, Broadband Strategy & Channel Development | FOX
***Additional Panelists TBA***

SPONSOR: Verizon

For more information and to register:
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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) Universal Music Group said that it will release albums on a new
format called Super Audio CD (SACD). The SACD format provides the ability
to add text, graphics and copy-protection to CDs, in addition to providing
higher sound quality. UMG said it will release both new releases and older
albums on Super Audio CD, but did not give any indication of intial
releases or pricing for the new format.
http://www.umusic.com

(New York) Manga Entertainment, a distributor of anime films, said that it
will stream "Blood: The Last Vampire" on the Web for twenty-four hours on
the same day that it premieres in theaters and becomes available to
purchase on DVD. The decision is somewhat unorthodox for the movie
industry, which usually does not release films onto the Internet or into
other distribution outlets until long after a movie leaves the theaters.
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,46312,00.html
http://www.manga.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts announced on Monday
that it will begin offering online games to the Korean market this fall.
The company will first release "Ultima Online" and plans to offer "The
Sims Online" and other titles. Redwood City-based Electronic Arts
estimates that there are 25,000 online "game rooms" in Korea where users
pay by the hour to play games.
http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/f_headline.cgi?day0/212390027&ticker=erts
http://www.ea.com

(Mountain View, Calif.) IM Networks, a provider of technology that
connects consumer electronics devices to the Internet, announced on Monday
that it has partnered with Texas Instruments to increase the availability
of Internet radio devices. Mountain View-based IM Networks will make its
Internet radio technology compatible with TI’s technology so that
consumer electronics manufacturers can more easily integrate an online
radio feature into their products.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010827/lam033.html
http://www.sonicbox.com
http://www.ti.com

(San Francisco) Wired News reported on Monday that some universities have
this year relaxed their stance on file-sharing services. Several artists --
including Metallica and Dr. Dre -- last year sent notices to a handful of
schools requesting that they ban Napster use on campus. Many schools did
ban or place limits on the use of file-sharing services, but most saw the
drain on their networks’ bandwidth from students’ downloading as a more
threatening issue. Indiana University said it will let students determine
how their own bandwidth is used, although it may charge them higher fees
to use the network if resources are strained.
http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,45807,00.html

(New York) The Wall Street Journal featured an article on Monday about the
increasing amount of websites that allow users to place bets on horse
races. Currently, 41 states allow Internet wagering on horses, but a
federal law prohibits casino-style gambling online. One of the problems
with the new method of betting is software that can let a single bettor
place hundreds of bets on a race at the last second, possibly influencing
the odds in his favor.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/619891.asp?0si=-

(New York) The New York Times reported on Thursday that established online
news sites run by national news organizations are gaining a larger
audience among users. Jupiter Media Metrix reported that the audience for
online news sites increased 14.7 percent over last year. Smaller, more
locally focused sites saw smaller increases than sites such as
NYTimes.com, MSNBC.com and CNN.com. "National sites will get more and more of a share of the news audience and the smaller sites will get less and
less," predicted Vin Crosbie, president of the consulting firm Digital
Deliverance.
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/27/business/media/27WEB.html

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> Strategux, Producer/Consultant - Washington, DC

Strategux is seeking to add a producer to our growing team of experienced
architects. Versatile, multi-talented consultants with 3-5 years agency
experience in project leadership of large-scale web, brand, marketing &
design engagements, with emphasis on client services and consulting. Great
benefits, fun atmosphere. Send resumes to:
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> DF Consulting, Inc., Sr. Business Strategist - New York City

Contract Consultant needed with at least 4-5 years of business strategy
and planning or bizdev exp. working with either a cell phone manufacturer or wireless telecommunications carrier. Applicants must be able to produce
case studies and references. A wide variety of bizdev/ business strategy
and planning disciplines related to wireless telecommunications is a plus.
Send resumes to: seisenberg@dfconsulting.com
http://www.dfconsulting.com
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> InternetFuel.com, Website Design/Marketing - Los Angeles

We are a marketing firm looking for an experienced and motivated Webmaster
with a background in web and print design. You must have an excellent
working knowledge of Photoshop, HTML and JavaScript on a PC platform (Mac
available). Duties include: Webpage design & maintenance, online/print
advertising and creative marketing.
Send resumes to: jobs@internetfuel.com
http://www.internetfuel.com
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> National Hockey League, Director of Strategic Sales - New York City

Generate revenue via the sale of online advertising and sponsorships to
league sponsors and non-league prospects. The director will be required to
identify and create sales opportunities, follow up on targeted contacts
and close deals. Must have strong understanding of the Internet and
successful sales strategies, experience in sports and/or entertainment,
and demonstrated advertising sales and marketing accomplishments.
Send resumes to: knova@nhl.com
http://www.nhl.com

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> SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival, SOUTHEAST Tour, Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

SHORT MOVIES! Dreamspan presents the 9TH Annual Short Attention Span Film & Video Festival. Shortspan is a non-stop two hour program of ALL NEW
two-minute-or-shorter films, including ultra-short documentaries like
"Peekaboo Sunday," a story about raising miniature horses or "Exotic
World," an inside look at the lives of some of America's first burlesque
performers-- and 57 more shorts! The tour will travel to 30 North American
cities. Southeastern tour dates include:

ATLANTA, GA: The Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center - August 24th - 8PM
ATHENS, GA: The Georgia Museum of Art - September 5 th - 7:30PM
ATLANTA, GA: Cinefest Theatre- September 14th and 15th - 9PM/12PM
ATHENS, GA: The Georgia Theater - September 18th - 10PM
SAVANNAH, GA: Trustee's Theater - September 20 th - 9PM
GAINSVILLE, FL: The University of Florida - September 22nd

More info: http://www.dreamspan.com/shortspan
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> Digital Rights Management, September 20-21 - New York City

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